Property Manager at Low Income Housing Institute (Lihi) in Seattle, WA | USD25-31 | Kablio

Role

Description

compliance monitoring

maintenance oversight

incident reporting

tenant files

resident screening

staff supervision

Monitor all rules and policies for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines.
Assume property maintenance oversight responsibilities including ordering and approving repairs, inspecting the condition of building, scheduling maintenance, preparing vacant units for lease, etc.
Maintain complete individual tenant files including all income and household eligibility information for tenants.
Hold regular tenant meetings and work with tenants to organize community activities.
Oversee other site staff, which may include a Janitor, Maintenance person, Housing Assistant, Resident Manager, or others.
Prepare and serve legal notices and pursue evictions after consultation with your manager.
Screen new residents in accordance with program policies and enter into lease contracts with residents.
Tenant relations and fostering a sense of community including responding to resident concerns.
Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
Make recommendations on changes to the Management Plan to reflect current practices with LIHI approval.
Foster a clean and safe environment.
Responsible for detailed reporting and documenting all incidents and maintenance needs and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform/system, in a timely fashion (within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues).

Requirements

property management

low‑income housing

compliance

record keeping

teamwork

2 years

Be able to process and submit expense reports, as needed.
Knowledge in property management, delivery of housing services, community organizing, or program/administrative duties commensurate with responsibilities outlined above.
Ability to learn contract-reporting requirements.
Able to read, write and communicate in English.
Must have good organization skills and be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Must be able to pass a background check/drug screen.
Some experience with record keeping and office organization.
Good interpersonal communication skills.
Able to work with a team well, as well as able to work independently.
Experience with low-income housing projects and a strong working knowledge of compliance with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit financing, HUD, Public Housing and Section 8 requirements.
Two years' experience in property management, delivery of housing services, community organizing, or program/administrative duties commensurate with responsibilities outlined above.
Must have reliable transportation.
Basic mathematical aptitude.

Benefits

Travel Assistance Program
403b offered for non-union employees
Employee Assistance Program
401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Generous vacation and sickleave
10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
Aflac offered for all employees.
Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must be able to pass a background check/drug screen.

Company

Overview

Founded 1991

Year of establishment

The organization began in 1991 as a grassroots shelter in Seattle.

1,700+ Units

Total housing units managed

Over 1,700 housing units are managed across multiple counties.

30% AMI

Income eligibility threshold

Units serve households earning under 30% of the area median income.

700+ Homes

Permanent homes delivered

Over 700 permanent homes have been provided for previously homeless individuals.

It finances and manages over 1,700 units across multiple counties in Washington, including innovative tiny-home villages built in collaboration with local partners.
Their projects span permanent housing, transitional apartments, and hygiene centers—like a downtown rest stop offering showers, laundry, and toiletries.
Alongside real-estate development, they run case management, life-skills training, youth programs, and financial literacy workshops at housing sites.
Unlike typical nonprofits, they both own property and deliver on-site services—blending bricks-and-mortar with hands-on resident support.

Culture + Values

Affordable housing does not mean poor quality housing.
Innovative partnerships, creative project development and sustainable design features in affordable housing makes for a healthy, strong, and committed community.
Develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington State.
Administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.

Environment + Sustainability

Emphasizes sustainable design features in affordable housing developments.
Committed to sustainable design that results in lower utility and operating costs in the long term.
Incorporates energy-efficient systems and materials as part of its project development.
Uses sustainable design as a strategy to build healthy, cost-effective affordable housing communities.

Inclusion & Diversity

No clearly stated DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on site or LinkedIn.

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Description

compliance monitoring

maintenance oversight

incident reporting

tenant files

resident screening

staff supervision

Monitor all rules and policies for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines.
Assume property maintenance oversight responsibilities including ordering and approving repairs, inspecting the condition of building, scheduling maintenance, preparing vacant units for lease, etc.
Maintain complete individual tenant files including all income and household eligibility information for tenants.
Hold regular tenant meetings and work with tenants to organize community activities.
Oversee other site staff, which may include a Janitor, Maintenance person, Housing Assistant, Resident Manager, or others.
Prepare and serve legal notices and pursue evictions after consultation with your manager.
Screen new residents in accordance with program policies and enter into lease contracts with residents.
Tenant relations and fostering a sense of community including responding to resident concerns.
Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
Make recommendations on changes to the Management Plan to reflect current practices with LIHI approval.
Foster a clean and safe environment.
Responsible for detailed reporting and documenting all incidents and maintenance needs and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform/system, in a timely fashion (within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues).

Requirements

property management

low‑income housing

compliance

record keeping

teamwork

2 years

Be able to process and submit expense reports, as needed.
Knowledge in property management, delivery of housing services, community organizing, or program/administrative duties commensurate with responsibilities outlined above.
Ability to learn contract-reporting requirements.
Able to read, write and communicate in English.
Must have good organization skills and be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Must be able to pass a background check/drug screen.
Some experience with record keeping and office organization.
Good interpersonal communication skills.
Able to work with a team well, as well as able to work independently.
Experience with low-income housing projects and a strong working knowledge of compliance with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit financing, HUD, Public Housing and Section 8 requirements.
Two years' experience in property management, delivery of housing services, community organizing, or program/administrative duties commensurate with responsibilities outlined above.
Must have reliable transportation.
Basic mathematical aptitude.

Benefits

Travel Assistance Program
403b offered for non-union employees
Employee Assistance Program
401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Generous vacation and sickleave
10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
Aflac offered for all employees.
Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must be able to pass a background check/drug screen.

Company

Overview

Founded 1991

Year of establishment

The organization began in 1991 as a grassroots shelter in Seattle.

1,700+ Units

Total housing units managed

Over 1,700 housing units are managed across multiple counties.

30% AMI

Income eligibility threshold

Units serve households earning under 30% of the area median income.

700+ Homes

Permanent homes delivered

Over 700 permanent homes have been provided for previously homeless individuals.

It finances and manages over 1,700 units across multiple counties in Washington, including innovative tiny-home villages built in collaboration with local partners.
Their projects span permanent housing, transitional apartments, and hygiene centers—like a downtown rest stop offering showers, laundry, and toiletries.
Alongside real-estate development, they run case management, life-skills training, youth programs, and financial literacy workshops at housing sites.
Unlike typical nonprofits, they both own property and deliver on-site services—blending bricks-and-mortar with hands-on resident support.

Culture + Values

Affordable housing does not mean poor quality housing.
Innovative partnerships, creative project development and sustainable design features in affordable housing makes for a healthy, strong, and committed community.
Develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington State.
Administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.

Environment + Sustainability

Emphasizes sustainable design features in affordable housing developments.
Committed to sustainable design that results in lower utility and operating costs in the long term.
Incorporates energy-efficient systems and materials as part of its project development.
Uses sustainable design as a strategy to build healthy, cost-effective affordable housing communities.

Inclusion & Diversity

No clearly stated DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on site or LinkedIn.

Articles

Tiny Houses